Central District of California • 5:26-cv-01772
Bartolo Cruz v. Mark Bowen
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Case Information
Filed: April 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Wesley L. Hsu
Referred to:
Patricia A. Donahue
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241), filed by Petitioner Bartolo Cruz. Case assigned to Judge Wesley L. Hsu and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue. (jtil) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#3
Apr 01, 2026
REQUEST to Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees with Declaration in Support filed by Petitioner Bartolo Cruz. (jtil) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Proceed Without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV-60P)
#2
Apr 10, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
#4
Apr 10, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Wesley L. Hsu and referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (jtil) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#5
Apr 10, 2026
Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (jtil) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
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Notice (Scheduling Order 2241) - optional html form
#6
Apr 13, 2026
ORDER ON REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: granting 3 REQUEST for Leave to Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fee. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that: The request is GRANTED. (sh) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Proceed without Prepayment of Filing Fees (CV 60P)
#7
Apr 13, 2026
MINUTE (In Chambers): Order Referring Case to the Federal Public Defender to ConsiderAppointment of Counsel by Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue: the Court REFERS this case to the FPD for consideration of appointment of counsel for Petitioner. The FPD is ORDERED to file a response by April 20, 2026, indicating whether the FPD will represent Petitioner in this matter. This obligation shall be satisfied if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this case. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS) (Attachments: # 1 PETITION) (sh) (Entered: 04/14/2026)
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Apr 14, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#8
Apr 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#9
Apr 17, 2026
Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
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Return to Habeas Petition (2241)
#10
Apr 17, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#11
Apr 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#12
May 11, 2026
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
#13
May 15, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
#14
May 18, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#15
May 19, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#16
May 20, 2026
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
#17
May 22, 2026
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
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Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#18
May 22, 2026
Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
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Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form
#19
May 22, 2026
Appointment of Counsel
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Appointment of Counsel
Parties
Bartolo Cruz
Party
Mark Bowen
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